Why overwhelming focus on sin and judgment in the Bible?

Why overwhelming focus on sin and judgment in the Bible?

This concept of sin might seem overwhelming for someone who is approaching the Bible for the first time. Throughout its pages, a recurring emphasis on sin and judgment emerges, revealing their significance within the biblical narrative. Sin is presented as a pervasive and deeply rooted reality that separates humanity from God, while judgment is a punishment for violating God’s perfect Continue reading Why overwhelming focus on sin and judgment in the Bible?

101 broken people that God used anyway

Throughout the Bible, God demonstrates His love and grace by using broken and flawed people to accomplish His purposes

If you think you are so broken because of your past life, your sins and regrets, your struggles and grief, or your current circumstances, that God could never use you. Consider this chronological list of people who were more broken than you and take courage: Eve – Deceived by Satan to eat the fruit of the tree of the knowledge Continue reading 101 broken people that God used anyway

Jesus Revolution

Jesus Revolution

In the 1970s, young Greg Laurie (Joel Courtney) is searching for all the right things in all the wrong places: until he meets Lonnie Frisbee (Jonathan Roumie), a charismatic hippie-street-preacher. Together with Pastor Chuck Smith (Kelsey Grammer), they open the doors of Smith’s languishing church to an unexpected revival of radical and newfound love, leading to what TIME Magazine dubbed a JESUS REVOLUTION. Continue reading Jesus Revolution

But they would not listen

But if ye will not listen to the voice of the LORD, but rebel against the commandment of the LORD, then shall the hand of the LORD be against you, as it was against your fathers

Of all the saddest sentences in the world, “But they would not listen,” must be near the top of the list. When you reject help from someone who loves you, wants the best for you, and proves it through hard work and sacrifice, there isn’t anything left. And throughout human history, people have done that to God. Here are many Continue reading But they would not listen

Has God heard my prayers? Even unsaved?

The Bible says God has heard prayers from unsaved people. Even a dying child can cry out to him. If you have called out to God, he has heard your prayers.

The Bible says God has heard the prayers of all people even before they are saved. Here are many accounts of men and women who cried out to God before they had received salvation. For Jesus Christ is the true light that shines in every life. And even a dying child can cry out to the savior. If you have Continue reading Has God heard my prayers? Even unsaved?